The ocean lifestyle means different things to different people. To some, it is all about the pure pleasure of yachting the bountiful blue waters. To others, it is the sheer beauty of the beach or the buzz of various coastal activities. To golfers, the coast means one thing: links golf. Continue reading Top 10 New Oceanfront Golf Courses
On the beach of Banderas Bay, Luma will encompass seven 10-story towers showcasing bold Mexican architecture. Each condominium will have views of the ocean to the west and mountains to the east. The first American-developed, full-ownership, active adult beachfront community in Mexico, Luma will also offer 264 beachfront homes. Amenities include a private health clinic, fitness center with yoga room and personal trainer, massage cabanas, concierge services, and privileged access to El Tigre Golf Club. Phase one is scheduled to open to residents this fall. Prices range from $500,000 to $2 million. www.lumaliving.com
World-renowned Asian hospitality brand Banyan Tree marks its foray into North America with Banyan Tree Mayakoba. Blending Eastern cool with the warmth of the Yucatán Peninsula and the ceremonial traditions of the Maya, Banyan Tree Mayakoba is located within the private Mayakoba integrated resort development. Opened since February, Banyan Tree Mayakoba features 132 villas and terrace residences including 50 exclusive residential ownership opportunities. www.banyan treemayakoba.com
Vivo Resorts, a beachfront condo and villa resort in Puerto Escondido, Mexico, offers two- to four-bedroom, wholly owned condos, oceanview homes and custom ocean front home sites. Phase one of the development consists of 72 condos, 12 sites and 30 oceanview homes. Resident amenities include infinity-edge swimming pools, a restaurant, lounge, spa and fitness facility, yoga and meditation zone, tennis courts, a child care center, business center, conference space and a general store. Anticipated groundbreaking of Vivo Resorts is this spring, with an completion scheduled for mid-2010. Condos range from 1,313 square feet to 3,905 square feet with prices from $247,000 to $1.2 million. www.vivoresorts.com
With all of the turmoil in the world, what better way to soothe the soul than with time at a spa? Make that an oceanfront spa if you truly want to relax. Continue reading Spas by the Sea
Featuring powdery white beaches and a pristine landscape loaded with unspoiled flora, fauna and habitat, the Mayan Riviera (or Riviera Maya, as it is commonly called) is a study in contrast to Cancun, its densely developed neighbor just 19 miles to the north. Continue reading Mexico’s Riveting Riviera Maya
Located on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, adjacent to the largest coral reef in the Western Hemisphere, Nizuc offers three, three-bedroom residential Beachfront Villas. Each Villa is situated on ¾ acre of land and includes a lap-sized infinity pool. Each home boasts 11,000-square feet of living space; prices range from $10 million to $13 million. There are also 88 two-bedroom and 72 one bedroom residences housed in multi-level residential buildings each with individual plunge pools. Amenities include two signature Jack Nicklaus golf courses, a spa, three restaurants and several cocktail lounges. The property has an anticipated open date of fall 2009. Plus we are going to add two more lines of copy here soonish. www.nizuc.com
Paraiso del Mar, a new residential resort community on a secluded 1,700-acre peninsula, is now home to the first Arthur Hills golf course in Mexico, which opened in December. The first phase of this resort community comprises nearly 300 two- and three-bedroom homes, and 400 two-, threeand four-bedroom condominiums. In addition, the community offers swimming pools and tennis courts and plans to construct a marina. Home and condominium prices range from the low $200,000s to $1 million-plus. Golf course memberships will be available to Paraiso del Mar homeowners. www. paradiseofthesea.com.
Será Resorts has released 10 limited-edition homes in Punta de Mita, Mexico. Each three-bedroom, three-bathroom home will be named for a famous Mexican artist and will
include an endowment work of art signed by that artist. The spacious floor plans have ample indoor and outdoor living spaces, garage and an in-ground pool. Pricing for The Artist
Collection starts at mid- $400,000. www.seraresorts.com
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
The Related Group has unveiled plans for ICON Vallarta, a new $200 million luxury development in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Scheduled to break ground in mid-2007, the full-ownership, luxury condominiums will be situated on five acres of stunning oceanfront property with exclusive beach access. Developed by Related International and designed by Yoo by Philippe Starck, the 343-unit upscale condominiums will include one-, two- and three-bedroom oceanfront residences (many with private elevators). Prices will range from the low $200,000s up to $1 million. The three, 26-story towers of ICON Vallarta will bring the outdoors inside with floor-to-ceiling windows that take advantage of the captivating views of the Pacific Ocean, mountain ranges and downtown Puerto Vallarta. A shallow pool will flow through the lobby of the first tower, permitting owners to stroll over a bridge on their way to their elevators. Interior highlights of the residences include smooth-finished, 10-foot ceilings; terraces with glass railings accessible from bedrooms and living rooms; spacious outdoor balconies with a lounging area; Italian cabinets and stone countertops in the kitchens; and modern master bathrooms with grand walk-in closets, limestone flooring and vanity top, and a walk-in marble shower. ICON Vallarta owners will find an array of personalized amenities, including 24-hour security service; in-room dining service and personal chef; world-class concierge services; preferred theater and event tickets; and translation services.
Website: www.iconvallarta.com
Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico
Luma is the first American-developed, full-ownership, active adult beachfront community in Mexico. Located about 30 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta, in the Paradise Village resort area on the Bay of Banderas in Nuevo Vallarta, Luma showcases bold Mexican contemporary architecture. Construction commences this fall, with the first phase to open in late 2008. When completed, Luma will have more than 400 residences, including 264 beachfront residences for those 50 and over. Features include a lobby lounge, café and bar, library, oceanview wellness center, massage, Pilates and yoga center, saltwater infinity pools, bocce court, sports/game room, oceanview terrace and a private marina. Pricing ranges from $400,000 to $1.5 million.
Phone: 866.554.5862
Website: www.lumaliving.com
Punta Mita, Mexico
El Banco, consisting of over 100 acres of oceanfront property, will soon be home to four new developments: El Banco Estates, Beach Villas, Casitas by the Lake, and Villas by the Park. The first seven Beach Villas at El Banco are now for sale for approximately $6.2 million each. Each custom home (with 6,500 to 11,000 square feet of interior space) offers expansive ocean, mountain and bay views. The Beach Villas include a minimum of four bedrooms, multiple outdoor living spaces and caretaker apartments. The development will also include Las Banderas del Banco, an all-suite boutique hotel; a world-class spa; several restaurants; a cooking school; several pools; and approximately 75 guest suites.
Huatulco, Mexico
Overlooking Tangolunda Bay, Encanto Villas & Residence Club will feature three-bedroom residences and two-story penthouses ranging from 2,660 to 3,950 square feet. Each is fully furnished with local Oaxacan furniture and artwork. Owners can take advantage of a full-service spa and fitness center, a fine dining restaurant, beachside service and private boat dock. Prices range from $1.2 million to $1.9 million for whole ownership, and $150,000 to $190,000 for shared ownership. A total of 89 residences will be built, and Phase I should be complete by early 2010.
866.993.2848
www.encantovillas.com
Loreto, Mexico
One of only five solely residential properties around the world being developed under the JW Marriott flag (and the first in Mexico), this project will be built on more than 800 feet of private beachfront shoreline along the Sea of Cortez in Baja California. The development will offer 201 two-, three- and four-bedroom condominium residences and rooftop penthouses. Amenities will include a 35-seat movie theater, a beachside spa grotto, an infinity-edged pool with a swim-up bar, dedicated kids’pool with waterslides and a lazy river, plus an 18-hole beachside putting green. Preconstruction sales are available now with first-phase completion slated for 2010. Pricing ranges from $700,000 to more than $3 million.
888.856.7386
www.jwmloreto.com
Los Cabos and Cancun, Mexico
Each self-contained development provides its residents with a variety of amenities including beach clubs, concierge services and golf privileges at preferred prices at the best courses in Mexico. Spanning across Mexico to more than 20 destinations, homeowners may also explore the country using Las Villa de Mexico’s short term property rental service, which provides access to other homes throughout the country. The properties range from 1,400 to 2,200 square feet with prices from $500,000 to $3 million. The first phase is estimated for an early 2009 completion.
877.527.8455
www.lasvillasdemexico.com
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